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SUMMARY:ANZAC Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nANZAC DAY
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/anzac-day/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:EARTH DAY 2026\n\n\n\nOur Power\, Our Planet™\n\n\n\n2026 marks the 56th anniversary of EARTH DAY\, and to honor this milestone\, we are inviting our one billion supporters in 192 countries to unite behind renewable energy\, with the goal of tripling the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. We urge everyone to explore smart energy choices for their families and to advocate for an expedited and rapid deployment of renewables from local and national governments\, industries\, and businesses.Renewable energy comes from replenishable sources\, like the sun\, which do not produce greenhouse gasses and therefore do not drive climate change. It is energy that ends our reliance on fossil fuels and the damage they cause to both our environment and human health.“For years we have been fed the lie that only fossil fuels can power the planet\, that is not true\,” said Denis Hayes\, the organizer of the very first Earth Day\, and Board Chair Emeritus of EARTHDAY.ORG. “By the 2030’s\, the largest source of electricity generation on the planet will be solar power.”Renewable energy represented 25% of the electricity generated in the United States alone in the first 6 months of 2023\, with some researchers predicting that within ten years\, renewable energy could account for 90% of US energy needs. We have the technology to meet our global energy needs with clean\, affordable\, renewable power from solar\, wind\, geothermal\, tidal and hydro resources — all of which can be stored using batteries and fuel cells.Forty-nine nations already generate more than half of their electricity from solar\, wind\, water\, and geothermal resources\, including Canada\, Switzerland\, Austria\, New Zealand\, Brazil\, Norway\, Sweden and Denmark. Iceland obtains a full 99.99 percent of its electricity from renewable sources.By 2035 energy needs in countries such as the US can be met by renewable sources\, 365 days a year\, which is why we are calling for renewable energy generation\, globally\, to be tripled by 2030.“We need people power to support the big switch to renewable energy\,” said Kathleen Rogers\, President of EDO. “We encourage everyone to talk to your local mayor\, boss\, neighbors\, community leaders\, and local and national legislators\, to explore and to champion switching to renewables.”Grassroots power has always driven positive change — from the civil rights movement to advances in gender equality and Indigenous rights. The 20 million people who marched on Earth Day in 1970 sparked the modern environmental movement\, leading to cleaner air\, water\, and wildlife protections. In 2024\, EARTHDAY.ORG’s campaign for a reduction in global plastic production helped to win U.S. government support.“Switching to renewables also represents a humanitarian revolution — for the first time in human history\, we have a path to provide virtually unlimited\, low-cost energy for everyone\,” said Aidan Charron\, Associate Director\, Global Earth Day. “Improving the lives of billions of people around the world.”3. 8 billion people do not reach the Modern Energy Minimum (MEM)\, meaning their per capita electricity usage is under 1\,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh)\, which is the threshold for mitigating poverty. Renewable energy can transform this situation\, improving living standards and enhancing health outcomes. For example\, cutting greenhouse gas emissions slashes the health risks associated with climate change\, such as heatwaves\, floods\, and the spread of infectious diseases. Reduced air pollution decreases respiratory and cardiovascular diseases\, including asthma and strokes.Renewable energy is not only cleaner and healthier — it represents a huge economic opportunity and will create 14 million new jobs globally. In 2023 renewable energy\, worldwide\, was worth $1.21 trillion and is projected to grow 17.2% annually from 2024 to 2030.“This presents an enormous opportunity for entrepreneurs\, industries\, and those seeking well-paying careers.” said Tom Cosgrove\, Chief Creative and Content Officer\, EDO. “We acknowledge that our enthusiasm for clean energy faces challenges from well-funded misinformation campaigns — but by championing renewable energy in 2025\, we can meet that challenge head on.”“Change can be daunting\, but we must move away from our dependence on fossil fuels and embrace a sustainable future\,” said Kathleen Rogers\, President of EARTHDAY.ORG. “Join us in making 2025\, EARTHDAY.ORG’s 55th anniversary\, the year of Our Power\, Our Planet.MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE: OUR POWER\, OUR PLANET TM HERERENEWABLE ENERGY BRIEFING DOCUMENT HEREAbout EARTHDAY.ORG: EARTHDAY.ORG’s founders created and organized the very first Earth Day on April 22\, 1970. Since then\, EARTHDAY.ORG has mobilized over one billion people annually on Earth Day\, and every day\, to protect the planet. Each year we set the theme for Earth Day globally\, with over one billion supporters observing Earth Day in 192 countries. EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify\, educate\, and activate the environmental community worldwide.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/earth-day/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:SASTA Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:13 & 14 April 2026 \n\n\n\nConference Theme: Cultivating Curiosity \n\n\n\nThe 2026 SASTA Annual Conference theme\, Cultivating Curiosity\, invites educators to explore how we nurture curiosity in science classrooms—from the first question to the final reflection. Curiosity is at the heart of scientific thinking\, and this year’s theme highlights the teaching practices\, learning environments and real-world connections that help students stay engaged\, ask better questions and think deeply about the world around them. \n\n\n\nSponsored by Credit Union SA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/sasta-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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SUMMARY:Autumn School Holidays 2026
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URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/autumn-school-holidays/
CATEGORIES:School Holiday
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SUMMARY:Easter Monday 2026
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEASTER MONDAY
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/easter-monday-2025/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
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SUMMARY:Good Friday 2026
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGOOD FRIDAY
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/good-friday/
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SUMMARY:World Meteorological Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Meteorological Day takes place every year on 23 March and commemorates the coming into force on 23 March 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization. It showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world.   \n\n\n\nThe themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather\, climate or water-related issues. \n\n\n\nhttps://public.wmo.int/en/resources/world-meteorological-day
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-meteorological-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:Earth Hour 2026
DESCRIPTION:WWF’s Earth Hour is the world’s biggest movement to protect our planet. \n\n\n\nEvery year hundreds of millions of people around the world in more than 7\,000 cities in over 180 countries take part in this amazing global conservation movement.Join the movement and take part in Earth Hour by switching off at 8.00pm for 60 minutes as a symbolic gesture of solidarity to show they care about our planet’s future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarth Hour Website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/earth-hour-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:National Ride2School Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:A nationwide program that enables students to get physically active on their journey to school \n\n\n\n\n\nThe problem\n\n\n\nOver the past 40 years the number of children who are physically active everyday has significantly dropped. In the 1970s\, eight out of ten students rode or walked to school but today that number has dropped to just two out of ten. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe solution\n\n\n\nStudents who ride or walk to school contribute to their minimum physical activity level of 60 minutes per day. They are also more focused and ready to learn compared to those who are driven. \n\n\n\n\n\nNational Ride2School Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel and one of the best days on the school calendar. \n\n\n\nThe day has helped thousands of schools to empower and enable students to get physically active on their journey to school\, giving them the opportunity to create healthy habits for their future. \n\n\n\nNational Ride2School Day Website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/national-ride2school-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:Adelaide Cup 2026
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADELAIDE CUP DAY
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/adelaide-cup/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
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SUMMARY:HASS SA Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:2025 HASS SA Annual Conference – Game Changers and Change Makers\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStep into the world of ‘Game Changers and Change Makers’ at the 2025 HASS SA Annual Conference! \n\n\n\n Saturday\, 7th March 2026 Urrbrae Agricultural High School\, 505 Fullarton Road\, Netherby \n\n\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable day packed with hands-on\, practical activities designed to energise and inspire both new and experienced HASS educators. Whether you’re looking to shake up your classroom or deepen your expertise\, this conference has something for everyone! \n\n\n\nWhat’s in store? \n\n\n\n\nDive into voting and history games that captivate students.\n\n\n\nDress the part and step into an 1892 classroom experience.\n\n\n\nCurate your very own museum exhibition.\n\n\n\nEmpower students to become teachers with mini-lessons.\n\n\n\nUnlock free geo-spatial tools and take on a history challenge!\n\n\n\nDiscover how to teach economics stress-free\, use maps in fun new ways\, explore art-meets-politics\, and much more.\n\n\n\n\n Be inspired by two dynamic keynote speakers and choose from 27 workshops tailored for Reception to Year 12. Topics range from recognising propaganda and fostering inquiry dialogue to honouring WW1/WW2 servicemen and learning about indigenous plant use. \n\n\n\nLeave equipped to empower your students as the next generation of positive change makers. \n\n\n\nCheck out the jam packed program and workshop details here!\n\n\n\nThis is your chance to connect\, create\, and spark a wave of change in your classroom. Don’t miss it – join the movement! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHSSA Conference website \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for conference
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/hass-sa-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260301T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260301T235959
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SUMMARY:Clean Up Australia Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Clean Up Australia inspires and mobilises communitiesto improve and conserve our environment\,eliminate litter and end waste. \n\n\n\nMore than 21 million Aussies have participated in Clean Up Australia activities and events over the past three decades. \n\n\n\nOver that time Clean Up Australia has evolved to provide practical solutions to help all Australians live more sustainably every day of the year\, and emerged as one of the country’s most recognised\, credible and trusted environmental charities. \n\n\n\nToday our focus is as much on preventing rubbish entering our environment as it is removing what has already accumulated. \n\n\n\nWhat was started over thirty years ago\, by an “average Australian” who had a simple idea to make a difference in his own backyard has now become the nation’s largest community-based environmental event. \n\n\n\n Of course\, Australia’s environmental challenges can’t be solved in just one day\, so Clean Up Australia works with community\, government and businesses to provide practical solutions to help us all live more sustainably every day of the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is hard to believe that this initiative began as the inspiration of one man\, Ian Kiernan\, AO. An avid sailor\, Ian was shocked and disgusted by the pollution and rubbish that he continually encountered in the oceans of the world. Taking matters into his own hands\, Ian organised a community event with the support of a committee of friends\, including co-founder Kim McKay AO. \n\n\n\nThis simple idea ignited an enthusiasm and desire among the local community to get involved and make a difference. And surely if a capital city could be mobilised into action\, then so could the whole nation! \n\n\n\nAnd so it was that Clean Up Australia Day was born in 1990. \n\n\n\n\n\nClean Up Australia day Website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/clean-up-australia-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:World Seagrass Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Healthy seagrass\, healthy planet \n\n\n\nIn May 2022\, the General Assembly adopted A/RES/76/265 proclaiming 1 March as World Seagrass Day. The resolution highlights the urgent need to raise awareness at all levels and to promote and facilitate actions for the conservation of seagrasses in order to contribute to their health and development\, bearing in mind that enhancing ecosystem services and functions is important for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Why seagrass matters Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters in many parts of the world\, from the tropics to the Arctic circle. They form extensive underwater meadows\, creating complex\, highly productive and biologically rich habitats. Covering only 0.1% of the ocean floor\, these seagrass meadows provide food and shelter to thousands of species of fish\, seahorses\, turtles\, etc. and sustain some of the world’s largest fisheries. They improve water quality by filtering\, cycling and storing nutrients and pollutants\, reducing contamination in seafood. Highly efficient carbon sinks\, they can store up to 18% of the world’s oceanic carbon\, making them a powerful nature-based solutions to tackle climate change impacts. Because they buffer ocean acidification\, they contribute to the resilience of the most vulnerable ecosystems and species\, such as coral reefs. And to the coastal populations\, they act as the first line of defense along coasts by reducing wave energy\, protecting people from the increasing risk of floods and storms.  \n\n\n\n\nA resource in danger\n\n\n\nDespite its important contribution to sustainable development and climate change mitigation and adaptation\, this core component of marine biodiversity is in danger and only about a quarter of all meadows fall within marine protected areas. Seagrasses have been declining globally since the 1930s\, with the most recent census estimating that 7% of this key marine habitat is being lost worldwide per year. It was recently noted that 21% of seagrass species are categorized as Near Threatened\, Vulnerable and Endangered Species under the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. The combined pressures of coastal development\, pollution\, including land-based run-off\, climate change\, dredging and unregulated fishing and boating activities are key drivers of the degradation of seagrasses and their associated ecosystems.  \n\n\n\nProtection works\n\n\n\nDespite a general global trend of seagrass loss\, some areas have shown abating declines or substantial recovery of seagrasses. These recoveries can often be attributed to human interventions reducing the effect of human-caused stressors. Seagrasses are critical for life underwater\, but also provide wide-ranging benefits to people on land. Raising awareness about their importance for community well-being\, whether through food security from fish production\, improved quality of water filtered by seagrasses\, protection of coasts from erosion\, storms and floods\, or carbon sequestration and storage will drive efforts around the world to conserve\, better manage and restore these ecosystems. Ultimately\, the protection and restoration of seagrass meadows will help countries achieve multiple economic\, societal and nutritional objectives\, aligning with and supported by policies implemented at the national\, regional or global levels. For example: The benefits from conserving and restoring seagrass meadows can also help countries achieve 26 targets and indicators associated with ten Sustainable Development Goals. Given the carbon storage and sequestration capacity of seagrass ecosystems\, including them in nationally determined contributions (NDCs) can help nations achieve their targets under the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Inclusion of seagrass ecosystems in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is also critical for protecting the integrity of marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Restoration of seagrasses also provides countries with opportunities to achieve commitments to be made to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Inclusion of seagrass management\, conservation and restoration should be a critical component of sustainable blue economy strategies in the future. Projects are already underway in various countries\, and a few have even been selected as World Restoration Flagships initiatives. Chosen as best examples of large-scale and long-term ecosystem restoration\, these projects embody the 10 restoration principles of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-seagrass-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260228T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260308T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
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SUMMARY:SeaWeek 2026
DESCRIPTION:SeaWeek 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPromote ocean literacy during Sea Week and inspire students to learn about ocean risks and their solutions.\n\n\n\nAbout Sea Week\n\n\n\nJoin us for Sea Week from February 28th to March 8th in Australia and New Zealand as we promote ocean literacy and celebrate connecting with our seas. \n\n\n\nOur ocean needs protection. \n\n\n\n\nOur ocean covers 70% of the planet and supports life as we know it\n\n\n\nEvery second breath we take comes from the ocean\n\n\n\nOur ocean feeds billions of people\n\n\n\nOur ocean hosts 80% of the world’s biodiversity.\n\n\n\n\nHowever\, the health of our seas is threatened by pollution such as abandoned fishing nets\, overfishing\, and the effects of climate change. \n\n\n\nSea Week is a great opportunity to improve our collective understanding of the ocean’s influence on us and our influence on the ocean. \n\n\n\n\nSea Week activities
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/seaweek-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260211T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260211T235959
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SUMMARY:International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
DESCRIPTION:On 22 December 2015\, the General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology\, through Resolution A/RES/70/212. \n\n\n\nThe International Day of Women and Girls in Science\, celebrated on 11 February\, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women\, in collaboration institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science. This Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO\, and the support of young girls\, their education and their full ability to make their ideas heard are levers for development and peace.  \n\n\n\nInnovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Sustain. ( I.D.E.A.S.)\n\n\n\nBringing Everyone Forward for Sustainable and Equitable Development\n\n\n\nThis year\, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science  (IDWGIS) will focus on the role of Women and Girls and Science as relates to the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) in review at the forthcoming High-Level Political Forum (HLPF)\, namely SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation)\, SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy)\, SDG 9 (industry\, innovation\, and infrastructure)\, SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and SDG17 (means of implementation)\, while following up on discussions on water held during from the “Water Unites Us” 7th IDWGIS\, the 2nd High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028\, held in Dushanbe\, and the 2nd UN Ocean Conference and its High-Level Symposium on Water held in Lisbon\, as a contribution for the 2023 UN Water Conference\, and other UN Fora. \n\n\n\nIn doing so the IDWGIS aims to connect the International Community to Women and Girls in Science\, strengthening the ties between science\, policy\, and society for strategies oriented towards the future. The IDWGIS will thus showcase best practices\, strategies\, applied solutions in addressing SDGs challenges and opportunities. It will also include for the first time a science workshop for Blind Girls and a session from the BLIND fellow SCIENTISTS on “Science in Braille: Making Science Accessible”. \n\n\n\nUN Website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/
CATEGORIES:Education Event,Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260202T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260202T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
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SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar\, Iran\, on 2 February 1971. \n\n\n\nSince 1997\, World Wetlands Day has been used to: \n\n\n\n\nraise public awareness of wetland values and benefits\n\n\n\npromote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.\n\n\n\n\nJoin in on the day. Attend a seminar or festival\, help with a revegetation project or go on a bird walk. \n\n\n\nWe will be celebrating this anniversary throughout the year. \n\n\n\nHistory\n\n\n\nAustralia was one of the 5 founding nations to sign the Convention. We also designated the world’s first Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar wetland) under the Convention. This was the Cobourg Peninsula\, Northern Territory\, in 1974. \n\n\n\nAustralia continues to play an important role. We help manage and implement the Convention\, internationally\, in the Oceania and in Australia. \n\n\n\nAustralia has 66 Ramsar wetlands\, covering every state and territory. They cover more than 8.3 million hectares. \n\n\n\nIconic Australian sites include: \n\n\n\n\nKakadu National Park (NT)\n\n\n\nRoebuck Bay (WA)\n\n\n\nGippsland Lakes (Vic)\n\n\n\nMoreton Bay (Qld)\n\n\n\nBlue Lake (NSW)\n\n\n\nMacquarie Marshes (NSW)\n\n\n\nCoorong (SA)\n\n\n\n\nWorldwide\, there are 170 Contracting Parties to the Convention and over 2\,400 listed Ramsar wetlands. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Wetlands Day website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-wetlands-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260126T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260126T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20241120T052617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T041731Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Clean Energy 2026
DESCRIPTION:Clean energy: for all…\n\n\n\nEnergy lies at the core of a double challenge: leaving no one behind and protecting the Planet. And clean energy is crucial to its solution. \n\n\n\nIn a world grappling with climate change\, clean energy plays a vital role in reducing emissions\, and can also benefit communities lacking access to reliable power sources. Still today\, 675 million people live in the dark – 4 in 5 are in Sub-Saharan Africa. \n\n\n\nThe connection between clean energy\, socio-economic development\, and environmental sustainability is crucial in addressing issues faced by vulnerable communities worldwide. \n\n\n\nFor populations without clean energy access\, the lack of reliable power hinders education\, healthcare\, and economic opportunities\, and many of these developing regions still rely heavily on polluting fossil fuels for their daily life\, perpetuating poverty. If current trends continue\, by 2030 one in four people will still use unsafe\, unhealthy and inefficient cooking systems\, such as burning wood or dung. \n\n\n\nAlthough this situation has been improving\, the world is not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7)\, which aims to ensure access to affordable\, reliable\, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. The General Assembly will hold a Global Stocktaking on SDG7 in April 2024 to assess progress and recommend solutions. \n\n\n\n… and for our planet\n\n\n\nBut adopting clean energy is integral to the fight against climate change\, as well.  \n\n\n\nA large chunk of the greenhouse gases that blanket the Earth and trap the Sun’s heat are generated through energy production\, by burning fossil fuels (oil\, coal\, and gas) to generate electricity and heat. \n\n\n\nThe science is clear: to limit climate change\, we need to end our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative sources of energy that are clean\, accessible\, affordable\, sustainable\, and reliable. Renewable energy sources – which are available in abundance all around us\, provided by the sun\, wind\, water\, waste\, and heat from the Earth – are replenished by nature and emit little to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into the air. \n\n\n\nAt the same time\, improving energy efficiency is key. Using less energy for the same output – through more efficient technologies in the transport\, building\, lighting\, and appliances sectors for instance: saves money\, cuts down on carbon pollution\, and helps ensure universal access to sustainable energy for all. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nThe International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the General Assembly (resolution A/77/327) as a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet. \n\n\n\n26 January is also the founding date of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)\, a global intergovernmental agency established in 2009 to support countries in their energy transitions\, serve as a platform for international cooperation\, and provide data and analyses on clean energy technology\, innovation\, policy\, finance and investment. \n\n\n\nFind out more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/clean-energy-day
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/international-day-of-clean-energy-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250923T113500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T121247Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development. Outside In: Kitchen Garden Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on professional development session designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to start or reinvigorate your school Kitchen Garden! \n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about starting to grow plants with your class or are looking to brush up on some kitchen garden basics\, this PD will give you the opportunity to meet some of the expert horticulture staff from the Botanic Gardens and Sate Herbarium and help you with your journey of growing food\, flowers and plants! \n\n\n\nHear from the experts who grow\, manage and maintain our Kitchen Garden as they guide you through where to start with planning your garden\, seasonal crops\, irrigation and beneficial plants. Get some tips and tricks on how to prepare your Kitchen Garden for the summer holidays and take part in a planting and propagation activity in our spectacular Kitchen Garden. \n\n\n\nEnd the workshop with a Q&A on all things gardening\, get some lesson ideas on how to connect your students with nature and explore the positive benefits that getting out into the garden can have on a learner’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nThis Professional Development session will cover: \n\n\n\n·         Kitchen Garden Basics with Horticulture Curators \n\n\n\n·         Hands on Kitchen Garden workshops (planting and propagation) \n\n\n\n·         Getting your garden ready for School Holidays \n\n\n\n·         Q&A with a curator (please register your questions prior to the event via a link in confirmation email) \n\n\n\n·         Gardening and Wellbeing \n\n\n\nThis Professional Development will cover the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: \n\n\n\n–          2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area \n\n\n\n–          3.4 Select and use resources \n\n\n\n–          6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice \n\n\n\n–          6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice \n\n\n\n–          7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities \n\n\n\nA certificate will be provided with 4-hours professional development credit. \n\n\n\nLight morning refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 9 October \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00am – 1:00pm  \n\n\n\nLocation: Goodman Building Lecture Theatre\, Adelaide Botanic Garden \n\n\n\nWho: School teachers\, educators\, pre-service teachers and staff  \n\n\n\nTickets: School teachers\, educators and staff: $45.00Pre-service teachers: $38.00 \n\n\n\nWhere to go:  \n\n\n\nPlease check-in at the Goodman Building Lecture Theatre which can be accessed via Hackney Road. The Goodman Building can be located at C6 on the map.  \n\n\n\nParking/Facilities:   \n\n\n\nTicketed parking with card only payment is available on Plane Tree Drive and Goodman Building carparks (off Hackney Road). We recommend parking in the Hackney Road carparks as this is closest to the Hackney Gate.  \n\n\n\nMon – Fri $4.00/hr OR All day $15 10hr Zone \n\n\n\nToilets and change tables are available in the Adelaide Botanic Garden.  \n\n\n\nPlease refer to ‘Plan your visit’ for more information.  \n\n\n\nRegister for event
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/teacher-professional-development-outside-in-kitchen-garden-basics/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250921T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
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SUMMARY:Bringing Nature Into The Classroom
DESCRIPTION:AEE-SA FORUM\n\n\n\nBringing Nature Into The Classroom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday 21 September 2025 9:30am to 2:00pmWhere: Urrbrae Wetland Learning Centre\, Cross Road\, Netherby \n\n\n\nMorning tea and lunch provided \n\n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nUpdate on the Algal bloom for students\n\n\n\nFirst Nations’ learnings – Kaurna Food and Fibre and Boandik Walking the Seasons\n\n\n\nA Steiner approach to Education for Sustainability\n\n\n\nDrawing on nature art session\n\n\n\nPropagating our endemic Species\n\n\n\nSharing time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\nMembers $0\n\n\n\nNon-members $40\n\n\n\nStudents $20\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for event
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/bringing-nature-into-the-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250901T032221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T042647Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Identification Session - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Bird Identification Session – Field Trip\n\n\n\nPresented by Bruce Baker of AAEE-SA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday 13th September 2025 9:30am to 11:00amWhere: Morialta Conservation Park \n\n\n\n\nDo you know the birds around your school\, backyard or local park?\n\n\n\nDo you want to feel more confident taking your students out in the schoolyard or field?\n\n\n\nAre you ready for the Aussie Bird Count in October?\n\n\n\n\nJoin the knowledgeable Bruce Baker from AAEESA for an engaging session on how to identify the beautiful birds you see every day.You’ll pick up practical tips and handy hints to make birdwatching even more rewarding.\n\n\n\nJoin one session (online or field trip)\, or attend both for the full experience!Non-members: $10 covers both sessions \n\n\n\nPlease scan the QR code to find our event page and ticketing\,or use this link in your browser: https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-bird-identification-online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nView/Download flyer
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/bird-identification-session-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250904T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250901T030725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T042633Z
UID:6644-1757001600-1757005200@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Bird Identification Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Bird Identification Session – Online\n\n\n\nPresented by Bruce Baker of AAEE-SA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you know the birds around your school\, backyard or local park?\n\n\n\nDo you want to feel more confident taking your students out in the schoolyard or field?\n\n\n\nAre you ready for the Aussie Bird Count in October?\n\n\n\n\nJoin the knowledgeable Bruce Baker from AAEESA for an engaging session on how to identify the beautiful birds you see every day.You’ll pick up practical tips and handy hints to make birdwatching even more rewarding.\n\n\n\nJoin one session (online or field trip)\, or attend both for the full experience!Non-members: $10 covers both sessions \n\n\n\nPlease scan the QR code to find our event page and ticketing\,or use this link in your browser: https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-bird-identification-online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nView/Download flyer
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/bird-identification-session-online/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250801T214308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T214433Z
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SUMMARY:Port Adelaide Environment Forum - August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Port Adelaide Environment Forum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the devastation of the Harmful Algal Bloom\, how can conservation and restoration lessen the adverse impacts on our environments\, both in the recovery phase and in preventing future blooms? How might community members assist? \n\n\n\nAnita Thomas\, Chair of the Society for Ecological Restoration Australasia\, Faith Coleman\, Principal Ecologist/Owner\, EcoProTem and Brad Martin\, SA Project Manager OzFish will explore what we know about the current contribution of conservation and restoration to the resilience of our local marine environments and what possibilities exist. \n\n\n\nBook to attend this event either in person\, at the Port Adelaide Town Hall\, or online. \n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Port Adelaide Environment Forum \n\n\n\n– meeting on Kaurna Land for 32 years – Free event. All welcome
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/port-adelaide-environment-forum-august-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250728T051527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T051805Z
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SUMMARY:Planting Morning with Seeds For Change
DESCRIPTION:Planting Morning withSeeds For Change\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us…\n\n\n\nand other community members for a planting morning at Emerald Park Reserve. \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 2nd\n\n\n\n10am – 12 pm\n\n\n\nRosewater Terrace\, Ottoway SA 5013 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by 31st July to s4cottoway@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease wear weather appropriate clothing\, closed toeshoes and bring your own gloves and drink.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView/Download invitation
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/planting-morning-with-seeds-for-change/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250719T064055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T064208Z
UID:6495-1753524000-1753529400@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:HELP PLANT THE LOOP
DESCRIPTION:HELP PLANT THE LOOP\n\n\n\n\nRosewater Loop – Ready\, Set\, Plant…\n\n\n\nWe’ll be finishing the planting on the western side of Newcastle Street\, (near the oval) as well as some weeding & tidying up along the Hardy St section \n\n\n\nSaturday 26 July\, 10-11.30 am – hope we see you there! \n\n\n\nHere are some words from a volunteer who took part in the planting day on 28 June.How great to be part of transforming what had been a barren area\, full of rubbish. It was fantastic to be there with other people\, all committed to greening their neighbourhood. Having excited kids there was a real bonus. I look forward to seeing birds\, butterflies and all sorts of other critters make their home in their new neighbourhood. Jane – local community member \n\n\n\nIn The Loop newsletter
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/help-plant-the-loop/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250725T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250719T073927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T080017Z
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SUMMARY:My Tree Project - Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:My Tree Project – Art Exhibition\n\n\n\nCelebrating the meaning of trees \n\n\n\nFriday July25\, 20252:30 PM – 4:30 PM\n\n\n\nNgutungka Henley378 Seaview Road\, Henley Beach 5022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring exhibition showcasing artworks by students from Pennington Primary School and Woodville High School and explore their unique perspectives on what trees mean to them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speakers:Natasha Davis (Trees For Life) Laura Wills (feature artist 2025 Nature Festival).
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/my-tree-project-art-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250516T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250824T080000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250802T035329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T035333Z
UID:6588-1747353600-1756022400@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:BirdLife Australia Photography Awards
DESCRIPTION:BirdLife Australia Photography Awards! \n\n\n\nEntries are now open\n\n\n\nDeadline extended until 8 AM AEST 12 August 2025! \n\n\n\nRemember – bird welfare always comes first\, and no winning shot should see birds losing out! All entries must adhere to the BirdLife Photography Code of Ethics. \n\n\n\nFind out more & Enter\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates\n\n\n\n16 May: Competition opens16 June: Early bird entries close12 August: Competition deadline \n\n\n\n\nSponsors and prizes\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce that Nikon Australia Nikon Australia and Lake Cowal Foundation are returning to sponsor the competition in 2025. \n\n\n\nThanks to their generous support\, each category winner will receive a $1\,000 cash prize – with a whopping $2\,000 up for grabs for the winner of this year’s Portfolio Prize\, courtesy of our Principal Sponsor\, Nikon Australia. \n\n\n\nBirdLife Photography Awards website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/birdlife-australia-photography-awards/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250322T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250322T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250124T211016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044630Z
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SUMMARY:World Water Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Water Day is an annual UN observance day (22 March) that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme of each day focuses on topics relevant to clean water\, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)\, which is in line with the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 6. The UN World Water Development Report (WWDR) is released each year around World Water Day. \n\n\n\nUN-Water is the convener for World Water Day and selects the theme for each year in consultation with UN organizations that share an interest in that year’s focus. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.worldwaterday.org/
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-water-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193901
CREATED:20250315T204138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T114519Z
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SUMMARY:AAEE Learning Circle - Welcome to Country as relations
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\n\n\nPlease join us for our AAEE March Learning Circle: Welcome to Country as relations. \n\n\n\nPresented by Whadjuk Nyungar Elder Len Collard\, with Sandra Wooltorton (also from Noongar Country) and special guest\, Yuin woman and environmental educator Sue Price.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, 18 March – 7-8pm AEDT/4-5pm WST. \n\n\n\nWhere: Online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nCost: Free to all. Donations to the AAEE Public Fund will be gratefully accepted and are tax-deductible (donations over $2).  \n\n\n\nYuin woman and environmental educator Sue Price will contribute original songs and poems to enrich the conversation. \n\n\n\nWe will also discuss koordaboodja which in Noongar language\, means love of Country – and what that might mean – which leads to a conversation about how we see Boodjar and moort (people) as relations. The trilogy of boodjar (Country)\, moort (people) and kaartdijin (knowledge) are inseparable in Noongar ways of knowing\, being and doing. Perhaps people who think they can separate the trilogy at the core of Noongar wellbeing\, see strangers in their own backyards? in this conversation\, we hope you will see how everything is very deeply related and intertwined! In Noongar Boodjar\, Noongar place names describe the vitality – the precolonial enterprising lifeblood – of places. The vitality we refer to is often continuing – we simply need to attune to and reinvigorate it.  \n\n\n\nPlease join us! All welcome. This session will be recorded and will be available afterwards to AAEE members only\, via our Learning Circle library on our website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will launch our AAEE 2025 Learning Circle program with this very special Learning Circle. In this conversation with Len Collard and Sandra Wooltorton\, we will discuss Welcome to Country ceremonies\, before talking about Acknowledgement of Country protocols and the Noongar idea of home-place: karlaboodja. In Noongar language\, boodjar means Country\, karl means both fire\, and home – as in\, ‘home is where the hearth is’.  These concepts are tied in with the idea of bidi (trail) and bidiyer (leader – person who intimately knows the trails across their Country.)  \n\n\n\n Register for this free event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiographies:\n\n\n\nLen Collard:  Emeritus Professor Dr Len Collard is a Whadjuk Nyungar elder and respected Traditional Owner of the Perth Metropolitan area and surrounding lands\, rivers\, swamps\, ocean and culture. Dr Collard has a background in literature and communications\, with research interests in Aboriginal Studies\, including Nyungar interpretive histories and Nyungar theoretical and applied practical research models. Dr Collard has conducted research funded by the Australian Research Council\, the National Trust of Western Australia\, and many other research institutions and organisations. Len’s research has allowed the broadening of the understanding of the many unique characteristics of Australia’s Aboriginal people and has contributed enormously to elevating the appreciation of culture and heritage of the Southwest region of Australia. Len’s groundbreaking theoretical work has put Nyungar cultural research on the local\, national and international stages.  In 2023 Professor Collard was admitted to the UWA Emeriti Professors College and awarded an honorary PhD in Education from Edith Cowan University.   https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/len-collard \n\n\n\nSandra Wooltorton:  Sandra is a Professor and Senior Research Fellow with the Nulungu Research Institute at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus. She is a trans-disciplinary researcher\, with a background in cultural geography and education\, and a deep interest in applying place-based philosophy to generate solutions to problems of society and environment. She leads numerous research projects and in 2023\, Sandra convened a Special Issue of the Australian Journal of Environmental Education called\, Indigenous Philosophy in Environmental Education: Relearning How to Love\, Feel\, Hear and Live with Place. Sandra is interested in prefigurative cultures\, for co-constructing the world we want to live in; or living the change we want to see. In the Kimberley\, the answers are all around us – in Indigenous cultural ways of being and knowing\, in landscapes and in knowledge holders. https://www.notredame.edu.au/research/institutes-and-initiatives/nulungu/people/sandra-wooltorton \n\n\n\nSue Price: Sue Price is a descendant of the Yuin Aboriginal People through her mother’s line and the descendant of a £10 POM on her father’s side. She is a mother of 4 adult children and heaves a sigh of relief that none live at home anymore. Sue is an Environmental Educator of some 30 years standing and has worked in a variety of sectors including local government\, consultancy\, NSW Environmental Education Centres and was a lecturer for over 10 years at WSU in Education for Sustainability and Aboriginal Perspectives in Education. Sue is also a songwriter and poet who listens to Country for inspiration as well as life experiences. She delivers her songs acapella because she cannot get her fingers and mouth to work at the same time. Here is a wonderful sample: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DowdWh9kv/
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/aaee-learning-circle-welcome-to-country-as-relations/
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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SUMMARY:SeaWeek/Clean Up Australia Day Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Learning Opportunities Through Significant Annual Days \n\n\n\nA great way to foster an awareness and enthusiasm for environmental education in your classroom and your whole school community is to highlight the national and international environment days of the year. Two of these are coming up very soon; SeaWeek runs from the 2nd to the 10th of March and Clean Up Australia Day is on the 3rd of March. \n\n\n\nWe are running an online workshop\, exploring the environmental significance of these 2 campaigns and how they can be combined. In partnership with AAEE (Australian Association for Environmental Education)\, KESAB (Keep South Australia Beautiful) and AUSMAP (Australian Microplastics Assessments Project)\, we will be able to guide you to some excellent online primary and high school resources. \n\n\n\nWe are running this workshop a couple of weeks before these important days to give you time to plan and prepare for your school involvement. \n\n\n\n Register for this free event
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/seaweek-clean-up-australia-day-online-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:Australia Day
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URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/australia-day/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
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